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Old 2012-12-27, 8:35pm
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Yep. Those two look the same. They're pretty small.
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Old 2012-12-27, 8:37pm
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The 2d and 3d stamps are often a bit bigger and have more depth than the smaller punches.
There are a few other brands of stamps besides Tandy.
So you have all sorts of options.
Wood burning stamps are another option and often smaller designs than leather.
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Old 2012-12-28, 5:26pm
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Pretty glass, too!

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Old 2012-12-28, 10:15pm
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When I was making up my "Tea Staining Alternatives" chart, I made use of quite a number of leather stamps. The only one I found that didn't work was an alphabet stamp, I think 1/4", and it was the letter I. It melted in the glass. It was supposed to be brass, but the one that melted had a more aluminum look to it. It was a different set than the one pictured on my page.
http://www.listen-up.org/kitty/beads/tea/tea.htm
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Don't have anything to add about the stamps, but thanks everyone for the wonderful ideas!
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Old 2013-01-03, 8:30am
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Guess my fingers need to do the Internet walking to Tandy site! Need to make some hydrangea beads for sons wedding in June.....any suggestions of things you've seen that might work?
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Old 2013-01-03, 8:42am
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I forgot to post this here.



I didn't see anything for hydrangeas.
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Old 2013-01-03, 8:58am
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Lol! I totally just googled hydrangea! I am so clueless about flowers!

I've never seen a stamp for one but if you're any good at carving, soapstone is really soft and inexpensive. You could carve your design and use it as a push mold.
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Old 2013-01-03, 9:09am
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I've used the Tandy stamps as well with fun success.

In a workshop with Margaret Zinzer, she taught us to make an impression (we used razor tool), sprinkle enamel powders over the area, then using a damp cloth (6-8" t-shirt), quickly wipe away enamel on top. Enamels will remain in the excesses.

I've also used the cutting strip from a roll of plastic wrap (you know, has the jagged edge?) and made a spiral out of it. Lay this on worksurface then push down on it with your hot glass bead. QUICKLY pick up your bead & with tweezers pull the spiral out of the glass... it wants to stick.

I'm not at home or I'd post the pictures. I,ll do that this evening... how's that?
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Gem ow my...... what is that stunning purple glass???

Fun playing with punches- I got to get mine out again.


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It is purple rose which I never use, ,why? no clue lol
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I have used wax sealing stamps. The brass ones that screw onto a handle are best. I had a bunch that must have been soldered to a metal handle and the plate fell right off when it got hot, lol.

It's been a while since I used them. Now I want to pull them out again.
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Old 2013-01-03, 10:01am
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Hi Suzy, where do you purchase your wax seal stamps?
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These are 2 places I have bookmarked:

http://www.nostalgicimpressions.com/...Stamps_s/2.htm
http://www.seasons-creations.com/Wax...Stamps_s/1.htm

It's been a while since I've used wax stamps but you can find them on Ebay for decent prices.

(I haven't ordered from either. I bookmarked them a while ago with intentions, but there was a local place so I just bought from them. They've since gone out of business. )
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Thank you for the links.

You know what I love? I went to the Tandy store, spent less than $50 and got a bunch of new tools. And then I was told if they didnt work for my needs, I could return or exchange. A Christmas present to myself.
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Old 2013-01-03, 10:21am
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Thank you for the links.

You know what I love? I went to the Tandy store, spent less than $50 and got a bunch of new tools. And then I was told if they didnt work for my needs, I could return or exchange. A Christmas present to myself.
Tandy is awesome! they have all kinds of goodies for great prices, not just stamp tools. I get my leather cord from there, as well. Did you sign up for their wholesale club?
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Old 2013-01-03, 10:23am
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No I didn't sign up because everything was already on sale and I am not really sure I will be needing anything else.
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I purchased some stamps for $2.50!! Omg, it was so much fun. Sale is over now though...I wonder how often they have sales. Anyone know?
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The first site Shawnette linked is the one I use. I like the wooden handles.

The other site has the handles that fall off. I put those discs into a tab press base for tab beads but it's limiting.
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Thank you Suzy
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The first site Shawnette linked is the one I use. I like the wooden handles.

The other site has the handles that fall off. I put those discs into a tab press base for tab beads but it's limiting.
You can fix the detached ones with JB Weld.
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Yah, but I won't
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Took a drive "all the way around" the island after buying our new car and at one of the stops up in the mountains near Kokee I found a dozen or so huge hydrangea bushes. I'd never seen hydrangeas in real life before, never realized how beautiful they were.

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Lol! I totally just googled hydrangea! I am so clueless about flowers!

I've never seen a stamp for one but if you're any good at carving, soapstone is really soft and inexpensive. You could carve your design and use it as a push mold.
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I have used the Tandy tools for years. And have used them for glass also. The 3D stamps work excellent ,as long as they are not too detail.The foot print works fine too. I have the Indian, crosses, buffalo,heart in the 3D stamps. What is nice about the crafttools is the different patterns. Some are being clearaned out now. Thats why they are on sale.
The oak leaf and acorns are nice ones to use also.
They also have the skull ,dragon,owl patterns also.So many more. I love being on their mailing list because catalog of the tools , I can look at and decide which ones I want. and you get to see what tools they are releasing for the yr.
For $35 wholesale club price you really save.
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Hydrangeas are one of the few things that will grow in my sandy soil.
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Great tips here! Thanks everyone.
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